June 18

Many people are determined to make a change in the world we dwell in. However not many have the aspiration and willpower to survive the duration of withstanding encounters that one meets when struggling to create a change. Unfortunately many talented individuals in the world are not even acknowledged till they are deceased and vanished. Although notable people do share one factor in common that is honesty. Lillian Moller Gilbreth is a great illustration of a woman rising up to create a change in…

In the village of Mvezo, Transkei, on July 18, 1918, a new child was born in the small village of Mvezo. The new-born child, soon to go on a difficult journey, will come out as an idol; a hero who fought hard for his people and achieved his lifelong dream of having “a democratic and free society, in which all persons live together in harmony, and with equal opportunities.” This child was known worldwide as Nelson Mandela, and would soon be known as one of the world’s most famous heroes worldwide…

typically do some kind of small motion; picking at clothes, moving their hands, or many others. It’s confusing because you know what’s going on, but you don’t quite know; it’s all a weird in-between state. It was terrifying for an eight-year-old; at almost 18, it still is. I’ve had many successes and many disappointments…

electric chair, over one hundred and twenty-five of the killed are African American. If one is to look at the state of New York one could see that out of the 211 people put to death by the electric chair from 1926-1940, African Americans make up less than 18% of those killed. There appears to be a correlation between Southern states using the death penalty more against African Americans, and South Carolina is no different because out of the 154…

July 6, 1942. They went into the secret annex for hiding when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.They were a Jewish family. Anne was born on June 12, 1929, she was 13 years old when she went into hiding. Anne was active, emotional and a little childish. Mr.Frank gave the diary to Anne and she started recording her feelings and observations. Anne had an 18-year-old sister name Margot she was shy, beautiful and quiet. Anne’s dad Mr. Frank was a strong, courageous and independent man. Anne’s…

“On June 18, at the Battle of Waterloo near Brussels, the French were crushed by the British, with assistance from the Prussians.” Napoleon led his army into Belgium hoping to continue his hope for European-wide power. Belgium had their allies stationed there…

In the fall of 1811 U.S. troops leaded to the Battle Of Tippecanoe. After the American troops won that war the Native’s thought they needed support from the British to prevent the American settlers from pushing any further out of their lands. On June 18, 1812 president Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain because of all the pressure Congress put on Madison. Most Western…

Raven Ellis 2/23/18 Who was stravinsky? Igor Stravinsky was a talented Russian composer. He was born in Lomonosov, Russia on June 17th, 1882 and died in New York city, New York, on April 6th, 1971. Some of his most known pieces are Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring. Stravinsky is most known for playing piano, but he also played other instruments. Stravinsky was raised in a household of musicians and had a very good influence to be one. My third favorite piece My third favorite…

Affluenza Arkansas Technical University Ozark Campus - Christopher Rambo Charlotte Waterman Ethan Couch, Juvenile Court and Affluenza Ethan couch became infamous at the age of 16. He was the son of millionaires Fred and Tonya couch, a Burleson Texas. on June 15, 2013 Ethan and some friends, we're drinking and partying unsupervised at the second residence of Tonya and Fred couch. Ethan and his friends decided to leave. Ethan, while driving his truck while intoxicated, lost control and ended…

Essay # 2 This paper is about how key Progressive Era leaders helped change America. This paper will show the roles that Robert La Follette and William Edward Burkhardt Du Bois had during this time. Both of these leaders were at the forefront of the Progressive movement, though they each lead drastically different paths, just like many other key leaders. This movement started on an individual levels, with those individuals being negatively affected by big industry, political machines and other…